Waging War Against the Flu

When people with diabetes are sick with a cold, flu, or other infection, it can cause blood glucose levels to climb. It is important to have a sick day plan worked out with your medical team before you become sick. Taking your medications, testing your blood glucose levels, and staying hydrated are all parts of managing your diabetes while you are sick. Stay informed and stay healthy!

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Athletes with Diabetes

This Sunday on dLifeTV: dLife looks at great athletes who’ve been impacted by diabetes – including Dallas Maverick Jerry Stackhouse. Plus, safe and effective exercise advice and a certified diabetes educator who blends spirituality with healthcare advice. And, diabetes-friendly cooking with a Spanish flavor, as Chef Michel Nischan cooks up some tapas.

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Candid Conversations

It is not too late to have a candid conversation with your advocates about your individual benefit or risk of using Avandia (or Actos). Healthcare decisions should not be made on the advice of a self-proclaimed outsider, but between you and your trusted healthcare team — the people who have the most information about your health situation. Learn more about the politics behind the fall of Avandia from dLife expert columnist, Theresa Garnero.

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